Avondale Care Home, part of Porthaven Care Homes, has launched a new weekly day care service to provide family carers with valuable respite.
To introduce the service, Porthaven has partnered with Bloom Care Solutions – a specialist provider of day care for older adults. The service will run weekly, offering a tailored programme of morning and afternoon activities alongside a complimentary lunch. Group size is limited to 12 guests to maintain a calm, inclusive environment that balances stimulation and engagement with individual support.
The launch was marked by a visit from the Town Mayor of Aylesbury, Councillor Niddhi Mehta, who praised the initiative for opening up Avondale’s welcoming home to the wider community. Following Avondale, the day care service will be rolled out to additional Porthaven homes, including Elizabeth Gardens in Milton Keynes and Barley Manor in Cambridge.
Antonios Loumousiotis, home manager at Avondale, said: “What makes this partnership so special is that our residents can join in alongside people from the community, creating meaningful connections while everyone benefits from Bloom’s expertise and care. We’re looking forward to rolling this out at Avondale and welcoming new faces into our home.”
Lisa Soper, chief operating officer at Porthaven Care Homes, said: “Porthaven has always been committed to creating homes that combine outstanding care with the warmth and hospitality that make people feel truly welcome. Our partnership with Bloom Care Solutions builds on that philosophy by opening our homes, free of charge, so that the wider community can access specialist day care in a safe and stylish setting that supports wellbeing and enhances quality of life. Avondale is the first of several Porthaven homes to introduce this model, and it reflects our vision for the future of care homes that act as centres of support for their communities, not only meeting the needs of residents but also enriching the lives of older people and carers beyond our doors.”
Zachary Dawson, operations director at Bloom Care Solutions, added: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Porthaven Care Homes to bring our high-quality day care services to local communities, starting with Avondale in Aylesbury. This collaboration marks an exciting step forward in expanding accessible, person-centred support options for older adults in the community. At Bloom, our values of compassion, collaboration, dignity, and empowerment are at the heart of everything we do. By working together with Porthaven and their outstanding facilities, we’re not only creating a vibrant and supportive environment for our day centre clients – we’re also fostering meaningful connections between the care home residents and visitors from the community. Together, we’re building a hub of activity, inclusion, and wellbeing right in the heart of Aylesbury.”
